Monday, September 21, 2009

Another Ridiculously Easy Photo Holder

Anyone who has been reading my blog for awhile knows I love making photo/picture holders out of ordinary things. Today I am using some old door knobs that I had hanging around in the studio {basement}.

I used the set-screw hole to thread the wire though before wrapping it around the knob.



If you need a wire wrapping tutorial or a refresher course hop on over to this post. Other than that it is pretty easy.



I was getting ready for a show ~ and I didn't have photos handy ~ so I used my price tags to show you were the photos go.

Only thing to remember is to use flat bottomed door knobs so that your picture/photo holders stand up straight.
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43 comments:

  1. BrittanySeptember 21, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    very creative & i love the look of old door knobs.

    don't forget to stop by my Goodwill party Wednesday.

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  2. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Such a good idea!

    I think I remember your otting shed --- did it ahve trompe l'oeil paintinsgs decorarting it?

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  3. PamSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    SO very neat and creative!
    Pam

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  4. JaneSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Love these....I love using unexpected things for photo holders as well. It's a fun way to display photos in an unconventional way (and they typically fit better in nooks and crannies than picture frames). Keep the ideas coming..thanks.

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  5. Andy PorterSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    I am fascinated by those. I am really drawn to old doorknobs. What a cool idea!
    Gracias for linking!!!
    ~Andy from Poppies @ Play

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  6. susanSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    I love these. I think old photos or sepia tone photos would be especially great in the old door knobs! Thanks for sharing a great idea!

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  7. LissaSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Amazing! My M-I-L loves these picture holders but I have a hard time finding them. I'll have to try this:)

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  8. Pat HarrisSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    How cute are those!! I love them. Now I have to find some old door knobs.

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  9. Lori R.September 21, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    AWWWW.... too cute Joan!!!! thanks for the idea, you always have the greatest, easy ideas. Even I can do them...
    Psst... how did your show go on Sunday? Our weather here was wonderful, I figured you had a beauty also!

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  10. Michelle HughesSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Love it! Just showed it to Mr. Hughes!

    SMiles!
    Michelle

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  11. {oc cottage}September 21, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Oh, I bought some great knobs to make just that thing!! Now, I can't wait to get them done!!!

    m ^..^

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  12. CherylSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Darling idea!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    What a cute idea! Hey I think I have some of those old knobs hanging around someplace....I'm off on the hunt!

    blessings
    mary

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  14. SueSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    What a great idea. I'm learning all sorts of things from you.

    Sue

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  15. QuiltpiecerSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    These are great ... I'll have to keep an eye out for old door knobs! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. MaggieSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    This is a great idea, it could be just what I've been looking for to display my cabinet cards.
    Thanks for the tutorial.
    Maggie @ Normandy Life

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  17. Barbara JeanSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    I'm sitting in for Tam for a bit, and wanted to come by.

    These are terrific. I have loved all your photo holders.
    Such clever ideas!!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  18. manon 21September 22, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    bonne idée!!!!!

    amitiés

    manon

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  19. PoppedijneSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    You are such an artist...This is such a great idea. I love your stuff.Do you have an shop too???

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  20. Laura @ 52 FLEASeptember 22, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Love it Joan! You have definitely found your style and niche in this blogging community...it is always so fun to come visit, be amused with your dry sense of humor and inspired by your creative ideas! Having a cellar full of these wonderful old doorknobs....can't wait to make a few of my own....in fact...lightbulb moment....I think that will be the xmas present with family photo for my siblings this year! Cool!
    Take care, Laura

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  21. Alison GibbsSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Joan what a great idea
    Alison

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  22. Rust: Vintage Inspired DesignSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Love these....I was looking in a magazine last night and saw something similiar....funny to see your post. I'm definitely going to try this.
    Happy day!
    xojanis

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  23. NeabearSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    That is a great idea! Looks wonderful too. Old door knobs are so interesting.

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  24. gail@My Repurposed LifeSeptember 22, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    we have another winner! yay! so cute!
    I'm still making these out of odds and ends... I can't stop!
    gail

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  25. ★Carol★September 22, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    You want to know what's ridiculous? How easily these ideas seem to come to you! You are a font of great ideas!

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  26. Kim @ Starshine ChicSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    You always come up with the best ideas. I never can. I can only copy. But I'm good at copying. Now if only I had some old door knobs. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  27. LindsSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    EW! GET.OUT.
    Found you VIA Poppies@Play!

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  28. Cass @ That Old HouseSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    So cute and clever! As for flat knobs -- maybe the rounded ones would be fun ...
    Cass

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  29. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    What?!! You like making photo holders??? :)
    Never realized that...
    I passed on some door knobs this weekend, wasn't sure what I could do with them. If only I knew then what I know NOW. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. annies homeSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    very creative and love the vintage idea

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  31. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I totally did not recognize those as doorknobs at first glance. I love it!

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  32. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    What a great idea!

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  33. Misti of Studio M DesignsSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Now that's a cool idea! This is my first visit to your place, and I see that you are well-loved!

    I will definitely have to snoop around and check it out some more.

    Have a wonderful week!
    ~Misti

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  34. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    What a fun creative idea!

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  35. Shanty 2 ChicSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    OK... These are tooooo stinkin' CUTE! Love them!

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  36. ShannonSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Door knobs, Really?! Love it! I have a really fun door knob project I have been just waiting to do! This is my inspiration now!

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  37. Miss Mustard SeedSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Oh my goodness...so cute! What a great idea. I just sold all of my doorknobs at an antique fair. Bummer. Well, I guess I'll just have to go find more. That will be soooo painful for me to have to go out junking. :)

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  38. Dresser GirlSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    I love vintage knobs nearly as much as I love dressers. TOO CUTE!!

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  39. The McCraysSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    What a great Idea! I love them!

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  40. DeeDeeSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    wow..these are really cute...great idea

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  41. ohAmandaSeptember 24, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Oooh, so cute! Now I need to find some old doorknobs!

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  42. DeniseSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

    XXDenise

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  43. awal.nyMarch 24, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I have just found your blog and I love your ideas, thank you for sharing. Alaina

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